Kamelot have just released their new album, Dark Asylum, and will soon kick off the first leg of the Dark Asylum Tour with KamFest at 013 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The band have now also announced the dates for the second leg of the tour, and here they are: 05/03/26 - Osnabrück, DE - Hyde Park06/03/26 - Groningen,... Continue Reading →
DRAGONFORCE announce European tour 2027
Following the announcement of their tenth studio album and first self-titled release earlier this week, the new chapter of DragonForce continues with 22 dates that have just been revealed as part of the band’s headline Europe Tour 2027. Kicking off April 9th in Paris, the month-long run will bring the world’s fastest band across the... Continue Reading →
Live report EVANESCENCE, POPPY & NOVA TWINS, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – September 23rd, 2026
Tonight, the road takes me to Hamburg’s Barclays Arena, where Amy Lee and Evanescence are set to take the stage. The band is currently touring across Europe and the UK, with a stop in the autumn city on the Elbe. Poppy is along for the ride as an additional special guest, while Nova Twins have... Continue Reading →
NEVERMORE will return to Europe in 2027
There are songs that never really leave you. And for Nevermore fans, the chance to hear them live again has been a long time coming. Throughout 2026, that wait finally came to an end. From packed festival grounds to their recent shows alongside Judas Priest, Nevermore’s return to European stages has been met with an... Continue Reading →
Live report FEAR FACTORY, CRYSTAL LAKE, HATE & THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR, Markthalle, Hamburg – September 16th, 2026
One evening after Devin Townsend brought a stripped-down solo performance to Hamburg’s Markthalle, I’m back at the same venue. This time, though, the setup couldn’t be more different. The chairs from the previous night have disappeared, the room is ready for a standing crowd, and an interesting package is about to hit the stage. Metal... Continue Reading →
U.D.O. – new song, new video, album details and tour date
2027 marks a unique triple anniversary for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O.: Udo turns 75, U.D.O. celebrate 40 years as a band, and Voodoo Ranger marks the release of the German heavy metal institution’s 20th studio album. This very special record release will be celebrated on January 8, 2027 via powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music. Today, U.D.O. open... Continue Reading →
Live report DEVIN TOWNSEND, Markthalle, Hamburg – September 15th, 2026
Devin Townsend is in town. The first of his three German shows takes place tonight at Hamburg’s Markthalle, and two words in the tour announcement immediately stand out: solo and seated. Tonight’s performance is part of the Metamorphosis tour, and anyone expecting the full Devin Townsend experience—with a band, massive production, and all the bells and whistles—will quickly realize that... Continue Reading →
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF – six live shows in Germany in 2027
For over 25 years, The Pineapple Thief has been one of the most renowned bands on the international progressive rock scene. Now, with a new album in tow, they’re finally returning to Germany! In October, fans can look forward to the new album “Far and Wide.” The previously released singles “New World Order” and “Hold... Continue Reading →
GRAVEYARD/BLUES PILLS announce co-headliner tour
When, in the spring of 2027, the heavy riffs of Graveyard meet the soul-soaked power of Blues Pills, it will be a clash of two distinct rock worlds. That’s because the two bands will embark on a co-headlining tour together, bringing both their latest songs and defining tracks from their catalog to the stage. Next... Continue Reading →
FLOOR JANSEN – tour in 2027
Following the release of her solo debut album Paragon and her latest single “RUN,” Floor Jansen is kicking off this new phase of her career with tremendous international momentum. As one of the most versatile and charismatic voices in modern rock and metal, Jansen has recently further solidified her presence as a solo artist with... Continue Reading →
FEINE SAHNE FISCHFILET – tour dates for 2027
Feine Sahne Fischfilet are going on tour again in 2027. Under the title “ENDLICH AUF REISE,” the band will play a total of 14 concerts in Germany and Switzerland from February 18 through March 9. The tour will be the final major leg in support of their current album WIR KOMMEN IN FRIEDEN, which propelled... Continue Reading →
Live report LEFT TO DIE & LIVLØS, Betty, Hamburg – August 12th, 2026
Today, you could spend your evening in Hamburg watching a total solar eclipse. After all, it’s the first one the city has seen in 24 years, and it’ll be quite a while before the next one comes around. But there’s a good reason worth making the pilgrimage to: Betty’s in Hamburg, where something every bit... Continue Reading →
BRYAN ADAMS – new album and tour this autumn
Bryan Adams will be performing live in the fall of 2026, showcasing all the hits from his remarkable career spanning more than four decades. His tour stops from September 30 through October 12 will include Rostock, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg, Bremen, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Mannheim. Bryan Adams is considered one of the world’s most successful... Continue Reading →
Live report ELBRIOT 2026, Open Air am Grossmarkt, Hamburg – August 8th, 2026
Early August also means one thing again this year: Elbriot in Hamburg. The open-air festival at Hamburg’s Grossmarkt has been a fixture on the city’s metal calendar for quite some time now, and once again, it opens its gates for another day of roaring live music. It would be hard to ask for better conditions... Continue Reading →
DIE HAPPY – new album and tour in early spring 2027
Seven years after their last studio album, Die Happy are back. And rarely has a comeback sounded as determined as this one. Empathy Is No Weakness is the title of the band’s tenth studio album - a title that takes a stand while also capturing the essence of what Die Happy have stood for for... Continue Reading →









